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  1. Giant Adventures
    Join us for Giant Adventures and Giant Events taking place across Mourne Gullion Strangford this year.
  2. Weekly What's On
    From family fun, fabulous festivals and vivacious events, let us help you plan your trip with out weekly guide to What's On in Mourne Mountains, Ring of Gullion and Strangford Lough.
  3. Enjoy Free Family Forest Activities
    With plenty of fun for all the family, from Stories on the Mountains to Family Treasure Hunts. Come with us as we go into the woods in Castlewellan Forest Park, Delamont Country Park, Kilbroney Park and Slieve Gullion Forest Park.
  4. Family Events
    For days out with the whole family, the Mourne Gullion Strangford offers a busy calendar of events to suit all ages. Throughout the year, our towns and villages are hubs of activity and fun for the whole family.

This Week

Wet Bouldering 2 men with helmets  in water
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-1st October 2027

Escape to the Mourne Mountains for an unforgettable adventure! Start at Revive Saunas, get fitted…

Promotional poster for the Savour & Sip Warrenpoint (Food & Drink Tour), featuring bottles of local spirits, artisan food including ice cream, seafood
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Taste your way through Warrenpoint on a delicious guided food and drink walking tour. Discover…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

Enjoying the pure bliss of the sunset at Greencastle on the sunset SUP experience
LocationCranfield

Openings

Season

19th June 2026

A perfect way to chill out in nature at the end of a busy week's work. Check it out - it's a must…

DOWDM:1998_61: Nevill Johnson, Kilkeel Shipyard (1943).
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

29th April 2026-27th June 2026

Explore the industries of County Down and the artists they inspired.

Dressmaking
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

11th May 2026-22nd June 2026

Dressmaking with Patricia Dickson This Dressmaking course is aimed at both beginners and those who…

Schedule of events in local bars and venues participating in Session trail Fleadh Cheoil Downpatrick.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Session trail for visiting musicians, competitors, families, and supporters to follow and enjoy…

Classic Cars on green area
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

21st June 2026

Join us for Heritage & Horsepower, Montalto Estate’s annual car show, returning this year bigger…

Capt. McParland's Uniform
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th May 2026-30th September 2026

Something new to see at Newry and Mourne Museum

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Artisan Market Stalls on Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down
LocationNewcastle Centre, 10-14 Central Promenade, Newcastle

Openings

Season

2nd March 2026-31st October 2026

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Newcastle Artisan Market, located within the events space…

Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Every Saturday 2 May - 26 Sept 2026

2nd May 2026-26th September 2026

Join local storyteller and tour guide Sinead Rice McAleavey for an engaging and imaginative walking…

Family feeding alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

1,3,5,6,8,9,10,17,19,20,22,24,26,27,29 June

1st June 2026-29th September 2026

Enjoy walking your alpaca along country lanes and along our beautiful beach, then meet the rest of…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Denvirs Poster Fleadh Cheoil An Duin 2026
Location14-16 English Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-21st June 2026

All Musicians & Friends Welcome!

Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Join our first Bumblebee walk of the year led by our brilliant volunteer who is also a bee keeper!

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

18th June 2026

Season

19th June 2026

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin 2026
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-21st June 2026

Fleadh Cheoil an Dúin is the annual County Down festival of Irish traditional music, song, dance,…

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

Zoe Conway
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

22nd June 2026

Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre Rostrevor Folk club at Crawfords, Monday, June 22nd, 8pm

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

6,20 and 27 June

6th June 2026-27th June 2026

Meet, mingle, feed and herd our charming Alpacas surrounded by panoramic views of the Mournes and…

Ardaluin House, Tree climbing
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

16th February 2026-31st December 2026

Duke of Edinburgh GOLD residential section in Newcastle, Co.Down

Bouldering in bloody bridge river
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

30th January 2026-30th September 2026

A great option for families visiting and staying in the local area. Including scrambles, jumps and…

Next Week

Wet Bouldering 2 men with helmets  in water
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-1st October 2027

Escape to the Mourne Mountains for an unforgettable adventure! Start at Revive Saunas, get fitted…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

Afternoon tea at Killeavy Castle
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-31st December 2027

Afternoon Tea

DOWDM:1998_61: Nevill Johnson, Kilkeel Shipyard (1943).
LocationEnglish Street, Downpatrick

Openings

Season

29th April 2026-27th June 2026

Explore the industries of County Down and the artists they inspired.

Dressmaking
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

11th May 2026-22nd June 2026

Dressmaking with Patricia Dickson This Dressmaking course is aimed at both beginners and those who…

Newry Agricultural Show 2026
LocationNewry

Openings

Newry Agricultural Show

27th June 2026

Newry Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday 27 June 2026 Open to the public from 9am …

English Language summer camp
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

27th June 2026-5th July 2026

9-Day Adventure & Culture Camp — Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland For ages 14–18, Learn English…

Capt. McParland's Uniform
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

29th May 2026-30th September 2026

Something new to see at Newry and Mourne Museum

Finnebrogue Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

5th February 2026-22nd November 2026

Experience the Magic of Overnight Bushcraft in 2026

Navigation Course
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

28th June 2026

Mourne Mountain Adventures Basic Navigation Training! Discover an engaging morning in the stunning…

Artisan Market Stalls on Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down
LocationNewcastle Centre, 10-14 Central Promenade, Newcastle

Openings

Season

2nd March 2026-31st October 2026

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Newcastle Artisan Market, located within the events space…

Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
LocationNewry

Openings

Every Saturday 2 May - 26 Sept 2026

2nd May 2026-26th September 2026

Join local storyteller and tour guide Sinead Rice McAleavey for an engaging and imaginative walking…

Family feeding alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

1,3,5,6,8,9,10,17,19,20,22,24,26,27,29 June

1st June 2026-29th September 2026

Enjoy walking your alpaca along country lanes and along our beautiful beach, then meet the rest of…

Ardaluin House
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

1st January 2026-18th December 2026

Residential stays for schools and groups

Shortcross Tasting Tour
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

26th June 2026

Season

27th June 2026

Shortcross Gin Tasting Tour Experience

girl holding dino
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

28th June 2026

Get up close with roaming dinosaurs, join in themed crafts and games, and enjoy a fun, roaring…

Street view of Denvir's Coaching Inn
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

26th June 2026

Monthly Charity Quiz on the final Friday of every month.  No booking just show up.  8pm

Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

25th June 2026

Season

26th June 2026

Join us and taste County Down's first distilled whiskey in over 100 years.

Killeavy Estate longhorn beef
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

4th April 2024-31st December 2027

four and seven-course menu

The Belfast Ma
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

26th June 2026

Season

27th June 2026

The Belfast Ma's latest 5-star show is a riotous comedy full of heart, hustle, and a plot to die…

Zoe Conway
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

22nd June 2026

Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre Rostrevor Folk club at Crawfords, Monday, June 22nd, 8pm

Girl holding drawing off dinosaur
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

Get up close with roaming dinosaurs, join in themed crafts and games, and enjoy a fun, roaring…

Ladies and children feeding Alpaca
LocationKilkeel

Openings

6,20 and 27 June

6th June 2026-27th June 2026

Meet, mingle, feed and herd our charming Alpacas surrounded by panoramic views of the Mournes and…

images of Whitewater Tour & Tasting Beers
LocationClarkhill Road, Castlewellan

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

Brewery Tour & Tasting

Next Month

Wet Bouldering 2 men with helmets  in water
Location34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-1st October 2027

Escape to the Mourne Mountains for an unforgettable adventure! Start at Revive Saunas, get fitted…

Summer camp fun at bloody bridge on a bouldering session
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th June 2026-21st August 2026

Get your kids / teenagers outside this Summer! Join us this summer for a summer camp of adventure…

Promotional poster for the Savour & Sip Warrenpoint (Food & Drink Tour), featuring bottles of local spirits, artisan food including ice cream, seafood
LocationWarrenpoint

Openings

Season

18th July 2026

Taste your way through Warrenpoint on a delicious guided food and drink walking tour. Discover…

Merchant's Quay, Newry
LocationNewry

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-30th September 2026

New exhibition at Newry and Mourne Museum

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Make your day

  1. Arts & Theatre Events
    Wander the galleries or take in a show with the Mourne Gullion Strangford. Our theatres, art centres and galleries are home to a busy calendar of events and festivals. Whether you’re a lover of musicals, or an art history buff, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.
  2. Sports Events
    Mourne Gullion Strangford has been the scenic backdrop to a number of world-class sporting events. Northern Ireland is home to international sporting superstars, like Rory McIlroy and the Dunlop family.
  3. Music Events
    We punch well above our weight when it comes to live music in Mourne Gullion Strangford. Whether you’re looking for a traditional session in a cosy pub, hard-driving blues, or the glitz and glamour of musical theatre, we’ve got something to suit every taste.
  4. Family Events
    For days out with the whole family, the Mourne Gullion Strangford offers a busy calendar of events to suit all ages. Throughout the year, our towns and villages are hubs of activity and fun for the whole family.
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